Hartford is an Education Hub

Cultivating talent through top-tier education and community collaboration.

Where Education
Thrives

The Hartford Region is a premier education hub, fostering a highly skilled workforce through numerous esteemed institutions, including the University of Connecticut, Capital Community College, the University of Hartford, Trinity College, Wesleyan University, and the University of Saint Joseph.

Collaborations with local colleges and universities offer abundant opportunities for internships and research, encouraging many graduates to stay and contribute to the local economy and business community.

Education quality in the Hartford Region extends beyond higher education, with its elementary, middle, and high schools also being highly regarded.

#1

Highly Educated Workforce

College Readiness

#3

Pre-K through 12 Education

#3

Preschool Enrollment

NAEP Reading Scores

Source: US News and World Report, 2024

#4

#8

Education Overall

Connecticut Colleges and Universities

  • When students work with local organizations on research projects or hold internships with local companies, these experiences often lead to students accepting their first job after graduation right here in Hartford.

    Joanne Berger-Sweeney
    President, Trinity College